Equipment that should be carried by a physician who goes to the earthquake region for emergency assistance during the winter season

Authors : Murat DUYAN, Nafis VURAL, Ali SARIDAŞ, Fatih SELVİ

Pages : 65-66

Doi:10.55994/ejcc.1283562

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Publication Date : 2023-09-06

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :In February 2023, two major earthquakes in Turkey affected 10 cities. We wanted to share our experience with the equipment that the first responders in the earthquake area should take with them, apart from medical supplies.The equipment required for patient care is as follows; stethoscope, trauma scissors, flashlight, and headlamp insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(for power outage situation);, safety glasses, scrubs insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(spare);, mask, medical gloves, regularly used drugs insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(such as decongestants, antibiotics, analgesics);, battery, hospital ID, notepad, pen. Personal equipment that is not necessary for patient care is as follows; backpack insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(with name tag);, power bank insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(to keep in touch);, list of basic contact numbers, thermos insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(for tea and coffee);, enough ready-made food to last at least three days insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(dry foods, energy, and protein bars, instant sachet soup, etc.);, water bottle, fork, spoon, glass, garbage bag, whistle, work gloves, ear protection, sleeping bag and mat insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(tent if possible);, personal hygiene items insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, napkins);.
Keywords : earthquake, Equipment, physician, emergency medicine